There’s a meaningful difference between a company making a one-time education donation and a company returning to the same commitment, with the same amount, for three consecutive years. Dubai Islamic Bank has done the latter — AED 11 million to the Dubai Schools project, renewed again for the 2026-27 academic year, in partnership with the Knowledge Fund Establishment. Pledging the same amount for a third consecutive academic year isn’t routine corporate giving — it’s a genuine long-term bet on Emirati education. It’s the consistency that makes this worth paying attention to. Supporting Dubai’s Education Vision Dubai Schools was set up…
Author: Mohan Nasre
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The UAE Government Media Office has launched a new government media content guideline designed to improve communication standards across federal entities. The initiative was announced during a meeting of the Government Communication Network held at Creators HQ in Dubai and attended by communication directors and officials from various government departments. The move reflects the UAE’s continued focus on building a modern, effective, and future-ready media ecosystem. The new guideline provides communication teams with practical tools and clear methodologies to create stronger, more consistent, and more impactful content. Officials say the framework is intended to ensure that government messages remain aligned…
Dubai Basketball will go down in history, as they have just qualified for the 2025-26 ABA League Finals against Partizan Belgrade. The two opening games of the championship series will be held at the Coca-Cola Arena, a historic achievement for the UAE-based club and basketball enthusiasts around the region. The finals will take place in Dubai on June 4 and 6, before the series continues to Serbia. The announcement marks a pivotal moment in the history of basketball in the UAE. Dubai Basketball has rapidly become one of the most ambitious projects in international basketball, and is only one series…
To change jobs or switch to a new residence visa (for example, a Golden Visa) or to exit the UAE permanently, the UAE residence visa must be cancelled first. By knowing what’s involved, you can prevent delays, penalties, and unwelcome hassles. The cancellation process is typically a process that is undertaken by the visa sponsor and is completed in accordance with UAE immigration procedures, as outlined here. The process of cancelling an employment visa and a family-sponsored residence visa is different. Knowing who can apply, what documentation is required, and how long you will have following the cancellation of your…
The UAE has announced the fuel prices for June 2026, and those paying at petrol stations will have to brace for another blow to their pockets. Fuel prices are rising once again, making it the third consecutive month to do so. The boosts follow a sharp drop in oil prices in recent months amid ongoing uncertainty in important energy-producing areas and supply concerns elsewhere. From June 1, the price of filling up at the pump will be significantly higher than it was during May. The good news? In fact, diesel has had a decline this month, which is welcome for…